Saru Wade
About Saru Wade
Saru Wade is the Senior Director of Marketing for Schizophrenia at Alkermes in Dublin, Ireland, with over 15 years of experience in various marketing roles.
Current Role at Alkermes
Saru Wade currently holds the position of Senior Director of Marketing for Schizophrenia at Alkermes, located in Dublin, Ireland. Saru leverages over 15 years of experience in diverse marketing roles to lead strategic initiatives aimed at advancing treatments for schizophrenia.
Previous Roles at Alkermes
Before assuming the role of Senior Director, Marketing - Schizophrenia, Saru Wade served as the Director of Marketing for ARISTADA from 2014 to 2018. In this capacity, Saru led the marketing strategy for ARISTADA, significantly contributing to its market growth. Prior to that, Saru was the Associate Marketing Director for New Product Planning from 2012 to 2014 at the same company, focusing on strategic planning and market introduction of new products.
Experience in Pharmaceutical Marketing
Saru Wade's extensive background includes significant roles at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and other leading companies. Saru was the Senior Marketing Manager for Incivek at Vertex Pharmaceuticals from 2010 to 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. This followed a period from 2008 to 2010 as the Marketing Manager for New Product Planning at the same company. Additionally, Saru has held positions at Viacord, Maxiom Group, and Biogen, bringing a wealth of experience in product management and consultancy.
Educational Background
Saru Wade obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing from Carnegie Mellon University, completing the program from 1995 to 1999. This academic foundation has supported Saru's successful career in the pharmaceutical marketing industry.
Professional Skills and Contributions
Over the span of Saru Wade's career, more than 15 years have been dedicated to marketing roles with increasing responsibility. Saru is recognized for strong relationship management and team-building skills and has effectively collaborated with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Saru has also demonstrated expertise in planning and executing five product launches and serves as the Executive Sponsor of the MOSAIC Employee Resource Group at Alkermes.